Western Americana Safari

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Western Americana Safari Auction

This four day sale features some of our best offerings to date in the following categories: Gold, Mining, Native Americana, Cowboy, Firearms, Taxidermy, Railroad & Express, Tokens, Coins, Ingots, Medals, Bottles, Gaming, and General Americana.

Highlights include: the Don Young Collection of US Medals & Exonumia, arguably one of the largest collections ever offered; a major collection of identified gold nuggets and Comstock mineral specimens; a huge collection of mining artifacts, including candlesticks, carbide lamps, mining ephemera and stock certificates; silver ingots and large American silver medals; US & Mexican coins, gold tokens, and dies; nearly 100 taxidermy mounts centralized on the American West and Africa; a gaming section of rare chips and a pre-1910 roulette table; a token section with the final Montana Svoboda pieces as well a rare Bodie token and gold nugget tokens; historical autographs including George Armstrong Custer, Ben Holladay, Sharon-Mills-Ralston, and important Comstock and Western political figures; firearms and weaponry including nearly 50 firearms and a Constitutional Delegate's sword; Western cutlery (1850s-1880); antique bottles incl. Bodie & colored Nevada; a California Gold Rush section incl. an 1856 vigilance committee medal, a presentation belt buckle, and rare ephemera; fantastic Native Americana and Cowboy sections; and much more!

Please see the auction schedule below.

Auction Schedule

Day One (Friday, December 9th, 2016) (Lots 1000-1706)
Gold (Lots 1000-1053)
Ore/Mineral Specimens (Lots 1054-1074)
Mining Part I (Lots 1075-1706)
Mining Candlesticks (Lots 1075-1095)
Mining Hardhats (Lots 1096-1098)
Carbide Mining Lamps (Lots 1099-1254)
Safety Mining Lamps (Lots 1255-1275)
Teapot Mining Lamps (Lots 1276-1301)
Assay (Lots 1302-1328)
Mining Ephemera (State/City) (Lots 1329-1706)
Alaska thru Nevada

Day Two (Saturday, December 10th, 2016) (Lots 2000-2674)
Mining Part II (Lots 2000-2155)
State/City (New Jersey thru Foreign) (Lots 2000- 2103)
Gold Rush (Lots 2104-2134)
Mining Spoons (Lots 2135-2155)
Native Americana (Lots 2156-2334)
Baskets (Lots 2156-2184)
Beadwork (Lots 2185-2203)
Cradleboards (Lots 2204-2207)
Jewelry (Lots 2208-2251)
Moccasins (Lots 2252-2258)
Weapons & Points (Lots 2259-2279)
Pottery (Lots 2280-2301)
Rugs (Lots 2302-2317)
Art, Artifacts, & Ephemera (Lots 2318-2334)
Cowboy (Lots 2335-2404)
Franz Trevors (C.M. Russell) Paintings (Lots 2335-2338)
Saddles (Lots 2339-2349)
Spurs & Bits (Lots 2350-2377)
Clothing (Lots 2378-2390)
Ephemera (Lots 2391-2404)
Firearms, Weaponry, & Military (Lots 2405-2498)
Taxidermy (Lots 2499-2579)
Sorted Alphabetically
Railroad, Stage, & Steamship (Lots 2580-2635)
Sorted by State/City
Wells Fargo & Other Express (Lots 2636-2674)
Wells Fargo (Lots 2636-2659)
Railroad Express (Lots 2660-2666)
Other Express (Lots 2667-2674)

Day Three (Sunday, December 11th, 2016) (Lots 3000-3651)
Tokens (State/City) (Lots 3000-3139)
Numismatics (Lots 3140-3651)
Ingots (Lots 3140-3152)
Currency & Scrip (Lots 3153-3163)
Ephemera (Lots 3164-3185)
Coins & Coin Collectibles (Lots 3186-3262)
US & Other Coins (Lots 3186-3193)
Mexican Coins (Lots 3194-3255)
Coin Collectibles (Lots 3256-3262)
Cal Fractionals & Gaming Counters (Lots 3263-3280)
Hart’s Coins of the Golden West (Lots 3281-3295)
Medals & So-Called Dollars (Lots 3296-3342)
Don Young US Medal Collection (Lots 3343-3651)
Alphabetical by Association (ANA-TAMS)

Day Four (Monday, December 12th, 2016) (Lots 4000-4626)
Bottles, Saloon, & Brewing (Lots 4000-4071)
Bottles (Lots 4000-4056)
Saloon & Brewing (Lots 4057-4071)
Gaming (Lots 4072-4112)
General Americana (Lots 4113-4626)
Various (Lots 4113-4194)
Sorted by State / City (Alabama thru Foreign) (Lots 4195-4570)
Books (Lots 4571-4626)
Directories (Lots 4571-4587)
General (Lots 4588-4626)


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Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expo Hart's Coins of the West3295 - Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expo Hart's Coins of the West
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Alaska AYPE gold 1/2dwt MS 64. State: City: Date: 1909 FHWAC#: 41872
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 9***6 for (450.00 + 108.00BP) = 558.00
 
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Very Rare 1856 San Francisco Committee of Vigilance Silver Medal3296 - Very Rare 1856 San Francisco Committee of Vigilance Silver Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The year was 1856. Not since 1849 was there so much excitement in California. The Vigilance Committee was resurrected and out to clean up the town of
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 12,500.00 | Estimate : 25,000.00 - 35,000.00
 
 
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Pan. Pacific International Expo. Medal: HK-3993297 - Pan. Pacific International Expo. Medal: HK-399
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HK 399 (silver) in uncirculated condition. (Don Young Collection) State: California City: San Francisco Date: 1915 FHWAC#: 43300
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to C*****3 for (275.00 + 66.00BP) = 341.00
 
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Pan. Pacific International Expo. Medal: HK-3993298 - Pan. Pacific International Expo. Medal: HK-399
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HK 399 in silver, a true gem brilliant uncirculated coin. (Don Young Collection) State: California City: San Francisco Date: 1915 FHWAC#
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to s**********2 for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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Pan. Pacific International Expo. Medal: HK-4013299 - Pan. Pacific International Expo. Medal: HK-401
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HK-401 (gilt) in uncirculated condition. (Don Young Collection) State: California City: San Francisco Date: 1915 FHWAC#: 42878
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to W********y.. for (225.00 + 54.00BP) = 279.00
 
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Pan. Pacific International Expo. Medal: HK-4013300 - Pan. Pacific International Expo. Medal: HK-401
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HK 401 (gilt) in uncirculated condition. (Don Young Collection) State: California City: San Francisco Date: 1915 FHWAC#: 42879
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to s****r for (250.00 + 60.00BP) = 310.00
 
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Pan. Pacific International Expo. Medals: HK-399 & HK-4003301 - Pan. Pacific International Expo. Medals: HK-399 & HK-400
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HK 399 (silver) and HK 401 (gilt) with the hanger loop. Both are uncirculated. (Don Young Collection) State: California City: San Francisco
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 9*****k for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Pan. Pacific International Expo. Medals: HK-399, HK-400 & HK-4013302 - Pan. Pacific International Expo. Medals: HK-399, HK-400 & HK-401
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A choice set, gem BU. HK-399 (silver), 400 (bronze), and 401 (gilt). (Don Young Collection) State: California City: San Francisco Date: 19
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to s**********2 for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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Five Pan Pacific So-Called Montana Dollars3303 - Five Pan Pacific So-Called Montana Dollars
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great die study group--different varieties of five medals from the Panama Pacific Exposition, Montana, 1915. Also included: Louisiana Territory, 1803.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to s**********2 for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Panama Pacific Expo. Montana So-Called Dollar3304 - Panama Pacific Expo. Montana So-Called Dollar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Montana Exposition Fund medal. Panama Pacific International Exposition, 1915. Nice medal. It falls under the general heading of 'So-Called Dolla...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to W********y.. for (160.00 + 38.40BP) = 198.40
 
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San Francisco Mint Medals3305 - San Francisco Mint Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two San Francisco Mint 1874-1937 United States Treasury Department Coins/Medals. Strong strike and beautiful pieces. Collection piece with Historical
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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CA State Agricultural Society Medal3306 - CA State Agricultural Society Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Awarded by The California State Agricultural Society to White & Terry, Grand Champion PerCharion Stallion, 1911. State: California City: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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California Gold Rush Centennial Dollar (HK-501)3307 - California Gold Rush Centennial Dollar (HK-501)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three pieces: two gold plate, one bronze. (Don Young Collection) State: California City: Date: 1949 FHWAC#: 43304
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9*****k for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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San Diego Naval & Exposition Souvenir Medals Collection3308 - San Diego Naval & Exposition Souvenir Medals Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
12 Naval souvenir medals. Most of the medals have the image of Robley Dunglison Evans ("Fighting Bob") (1846 – 1912), born in Floyd County...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to b********b.. for (600.00 + 144.00BP) = 744.00
 
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Pedley-Ryan & Co. Dollar3309 - Pedley-Ryan & Co. Dollar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Uncancelled, gem... Pedley-Ryan & Co., so-called dollar. 1933, Silver, 430 grains. Round, silver, 1.5mm. State: Colorado City: Denver ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to T*******5 for (130.00 + 31.20BP) = 161.20
 
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Southwest Expedition Commemorative Medal3310 - Southwest Expedition Commemorative Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Uncirculated, matte silver as issued, Zebulon Montgomery Pike, 1779-1813. Southwest Expedition Commemorative Medal, Colorado 1806-1906. Has original h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 350.00
Sold to T*******5 for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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Southwest Expedition Commemorative Medal3311 - Southwest Expedition Commemorative Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brilliant proof, silver as issued, Zebulon Montgomery Pike, 1779-1813. Southwest Expedition Commemorative Medal, image of Pike's Peak, Colorado ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to 9*****k for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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Southwest Expedition Commemorative Medal3312 - Southwest Expedition Commemorative Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Southwest Expedition Commemorative Medal. Zebulon Montgomery Pike. HK 336, small rim damage. State: Colorado City: Date: 1906 FHWAC#:
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Southwest Expedition Commemorative Medal3313 - Southwest Expedition Commemorative Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Southwest Expedition Commemorative Medal. Zebulon Montgomery Pike. HK 338. Original on hanger with ribbon attachment State: Colorado City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 6******n for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Century of Progress, World's Fair (HK 870)3314 - Century of Progress, World's Fair (HK 870)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Century of Progress, World's Fair, 1833-1933. Use Silver to Restore Prosperity--image of mine. One Ounce of Pure Silver, Colorado. Type IV, HK87...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to 9*****k for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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